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Winter suit (20 posts / 3,383 views)
zinno
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Post #1 16 Dec 2021 10:41
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Navitas all season suit 2.0

Anyone who has it, do you recommend it or am I better looking for something else?
Looking for a winter suit that is comfortable and easy to move in.

Wanted to buy the Prologic high grade first but read that it is not easy to move around with it, tried the Trakker suit but dont like itl
Halfcentury
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Post #2 16 Dec 2021 15:26
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In reply to Post #1
Fortis Snugpak SJ9 and salopettes. If the water is liquid you will be comfortable to minus 10. I'm 6ft and 15 stone XL fits well over thermals, sweater and polar combats and the like. Plenty of easy comfortable movement.
sundance sundance
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Post #3 16 Dec 2021 18:05
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In reply to Post #1
I wear a standard snugpak softie with Prologic
Bib n brace. I can confirm that they are a bit heavy and stiff
Now that didn't bother me as I wanted waterproof and warm
So I didn't have to worry about kneeling in mud etc. And have no intention of walking in them.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #4 16 Dec 2021 18:34
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Prologic Litepro Thermo Jacket and Prologic Litepro Thermo Bib & Brace any good?
Bridges92
Posts: 41
Post #5 16 Dec 2021 19:13
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In reply to Post #1
I've had my navitas all season suit 2.0 since September 2020 have used them in all weather conditions and I highly recommend them. There warm, comfortable and doesn't feel heavy or restrict movement.

Hope this helps
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #6 17 Dec 2021 07:20
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if you want a PROPER winter suit

by that I mean something you wear all day sitting in a chair in the doorway of a bivvy or under an umbrella in PROPER freezing your nuts of below zero temps freezing rain and wind chill

it would mean a suit that would be very waterproof windproof and warm
BUT THEN it will be uncomfortable pushing your barrow to the swim in you cant have both IMO thats why I have a

Svensen PROLOGIC Highgrade Thermo Suit but you have to be careful as there are several versions the one on Amazon is similar to the original as its Fully insulated by 160gsm 100% polyester wadding this is black and green I never been cold or wet in it and trust me I have been in monsoons and minus temps with NE wind chill
there are versions that look and sound the same that are only 120gsm or less
some say its too stiff and heavy but personally I dont think it is but then I dont never pushed my barrow in it and if it was raining I used my poncho to get set up etc

this is the one
LINKY POO
zinno
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Post #7 17 Dec 2021 09:59
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Sometimes I have to walk up to 400 meters with my barrow. I also have a large dog that needs to be walked so must be able to move easily in a suit.

I like that the prologic is fully protected on your back, on the other hand the Navatas is a lot easier to take off especially if you have to pee/poo

I saw that the Prologic Litepro also has 160gsm 100% polyester

Mailed a shop not from from my home if the have all 3 suits in stock, if not i order all 3 suits to try them out.
sundance sundance
Posts: 6,762
Post #8 17 Dec 2021 12:17
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In reply to Post #7
We are all different. I'm not even that unfit nowadays but if I barrow 400m and setup my rods and bivvy. I will do it in jiggers and a tshirt by the time I'm in that peg.

But over the next hour I gradually layer up. And over the top goes the prologic bib like Gerrys and the Snugpak. Never been cold. Sitting out in January.
ip100 ip100
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Post #9 17 Dec 2021 12:25
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In reply to Post #8
That's the way to do it, I wouldn't dream of barrowing about with a thermal suit on. Makes you sweat which in turn makes you cold.
sundance sundance
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Post #10 17 Dec 2021 12:49
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In reply to Post #9
I'm just off in a minute. My Gardner xl barrow bag is full of clobber.

Merino base top and bottom
Bridgewater heavy wool socks
Hi grade bib
Snugpak

Wearing tshirt fleece and joggers.

Even my Brasher boots are in the barrow.
sundance sundance
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Post #11 17 Dec 2021 17:06
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In reply to Post #10
5 pm. Dark and drizzle. The boots haven't even got on.
They are under the bed. I'm wearing heavyweight Bridegdales
In Crocs LOL.

Merino leggings under the prologic , no joggers, that would be too hot. Merino top under the snugpak. Goretex she'll nearby if needed.

I guess no suit will ever suit me.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 17 Dec 2021 18:09
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In reply to Post #7
Prologic has a waterproof zip fly so no trouble having a pee
Stevethefishy Stevethefishy
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Post #13 17 Dec 2021 19:23
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In reply to Post #12
I don't think there is a suit “ suitable “ for carp fishing
I use softies and a base layer top with good wool socks
If it's wet I generally wear the goretex trousers over softie bottoms and bung the jacket on
As and when needed
I keep spare stuff in the van , I think this is important because at some point
I may get wet or muddy
I've tried so many suits over the years and basically they are useless
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #14 17 Dec 2021 19:37
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In reply to Post #11
Do you need to wear anything underneath thermal bib a brace as if get to hot might want to take bib brace off
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #15 17 Dec 2021 19:43
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In reply to Post #13
I think layers are more versatile to adjust around the bonkers weather we have went last Monday 13 degrees was to hot so took off a layer started to feel more comfortable
tazi tazi
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Post #16 17 Dec 2021 19:51
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Nash onesie underneath portwest sealtex classic coverall waterproof suit.

Not too hot, not too cold, leave on during the night/day and fully protected from the elements should it be raining. Dries quickly too.
BBGEOFF BBGEOFF
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Post #17 17 Dec 2021 22:55
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In reply to Post #1
Layers is without doubt the answer .. which should ( in my opinion) include salopettes or bib n brace.
I have had 1 piece uderwear/mid/outer layers but find on long winter sessions the flexibility of 2 piece under/mid/outer can help you be more comfortable.
a good pair of salopettes will enable you to get a flexible Jacket which can itself include various layers. I use a Remmington hunting jacket which has a zip out lining.
sundance sundance
Posts: 6,762
Post #18 18 Dec 2021 11:55
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In reply to Post #14
For me yes. I warn thin 200gsm.merino top and bottom
The inside of this bib n brace is sort of plastic
So would be cold.and clammy against the skin
SilureMark
Posts: 1,282
Post #19 19 Dec 2021 14:04
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In reply to Post #1
Pentagon HCP Parker and the HCP trousers - better than anything you can buy with a fishing branded label attached to it. Very warm, totally waterproof, super comfortable and rated to -20 C! I do a lot of winter pike fishing on the fens - no shelter, no seat and also out in the boat on the rivers, with again, no shelter from the elements... that's proper winter fishing, as opposed to sitting in a bivvy sipping tea... I have been out in freezing winds, rain, hail, sleet and snow. Not once did I get cold or wet. Just brilliant kit.
finbob finbob
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Post #20 20 Dec 2021 18:17
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In reply to Post #19
10% off military first at mo
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